Royal London delivers 'new and important choice' as it enters bulk annuity market

Royal London speaks to PP about its entrance into the bulk annuity market

Holly Roach
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Royal London delivers 'new and important choice' as it enters bulk annuity market

As Royal London announces its formal entry into the bulk annuity market, director of bulk purchase annuity (BPA) solutions Paul Bowker and head of BPA origination Frankie Borrell speak to Holly Roach about the decision.

The organisation – which has £169bn of assets under management – confirmed its entry into the market this morning (30 September). Bowker says Royal London's entrance into the bulk annuity market...

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